EQUINUNK, PA — The 143rd New York Volunteer Infantry Civil War re-enactors are returning to the Equinunk Historical Society on Saturday, September 26 to set up camp on the grounds of the museum. The program begins at 1 p.m., but set-up will be ongoing throughout the morning. This group of re-enactors will portray Civil War camp life and will complete drills as their unit would have over 150 years ago. Members of the reactivated 143rd New York Volunteers, wearing appropriate uniforms, will discuss and explain their encampment exhibit, which is complete with tents, equipment and weapons. The group is very proud of one of their Civil War members, Thomas Collins, who won the Medal of Honor.

This not-for-profit group, which was organized in 1985, takes its name from the original Civil War regiment raised in Sullivan County, NY in the summer of 1862. Membership is open to civilian impressions as well as military.

The Equinunk Historical Society is located at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. in the center of Equinunk. Call 570/224-6722 for information and directions.